PRN Program Therapist: Crisis & Family Counseling

Lake Behavioral Hospital; Waukegan (IL); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cafeteria on site

Discounted meals

Employee engagement program

Employee recognition program

Free parking

Job summary

Lake Behavioral Hospital in Waukegan, IL is seeking a PRN Program Therapist to address bio-psychosocial needs and guide patients in accessing treatment skills. You will conduct individual, couples, and family counseling with focus on engagement, collaboration, and problem-solving.

The role requires crisis intervention, short- and long-term family therapy, and collaboration with community agencies for patient assessment. IL licensure or license within 6 months is required; CADC preferred.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Social Work or a clinical-related mental health field preferred.
• Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in a psychiatric health care facility with family and group therapies, crisis intervention, and assessment skills.
• Illinois State license in social work or clinical-related mental health field (or eligible to obtain within 6 months). CADC preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct individual/couples/family counseling with engagement, collaboration, and problem-solving.
• Collaborate with community agencies for patient assessment and services.
• Evaluate and document effectiveness of interventions and patient responses.
• Assess psychosocial, educational, and behavioral functioning; document updates.
• Utilize age-specific considerations in treatment planning.
• Respond promptly to social work service requests.
• Contribute to interdisciplinary treatment planning meetings.
• Ensure measurable goals and interventions are defined.
• Adhere to standards for diverse patient populations.
• Utilize interventions in psychiatric emergencies.

Skills

Crisis Intervention

Family Therapy

Clinical Assessment

Engagement

Collaboration

Documentation

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work or related field

Job description

Lake Behavioral Hospital in Waukegan, IL is seeking a PRN Program Therapist to address bio-psychosocial needs and guide patients in accessing treatment skills. You will conduct individual, couples, and family counseling with focus on engagement, collaboration, and problem-solving.

The role requires crisis intervention, short- and long-term family therapy, and collaboration with community agencies for patient assessment. IL licensure or license within 6 months is required; CADC preferred.